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Case Name | Laeng vs. WCAB | |
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Date | 03/06/1972 | |
Note | Injury incurred during the 'tryout' phase of employment is compensable. | |
Citation | 6 Cal.3d 771; 100 Cal.Rptr. 377 | |
WCC Citation | WCC 30731972 CA |
JOHN L. LAENG, Petitioner, v. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD, CITY OF COVINA et al. , Respondents In Bank. After granting a petition for reconsideration of the referee's decision, the Workmen's Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), by a 2-1 vote, denied the claimant all compensation benefits; Laeng attacks the decision of the WCAB by the present petition. [6 Cal. 3d 775] Pursuant to these instructions, Laeng, with 13 other applicants who had also successfully completed the written examination, [FN 1] reported to the high school gymnasium. Laeng successfully completed the first three parts of the test and then was directed to participate in the final "obstacle course" phase. Laeng immediately went to his family doctor who, after X-raying the foot referred the patient to an orthopedic surgeon.
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